SES Chicago

Conference will provide a framework for sales funnel optimization for specific customer segments and key performance indicators that lead to business outcomes with an integrated approach, using case studies and practical examples.

Marketing Law Conference

The 34th annual conference: "Converging Platforms and Diverging Laws." More than 110 speakers will make broad and deep cuts into the laws of promotion, advertising, sweepstakes, social media, privacy, mobile, intellectual property and other key issues facing the industry.

Is Certification Right for You?

Learn which certification you should obtain based on your business needs; the differences between and benefits of minority- and woman-owned business certifications on federal, state, local and private levels; and the benefits and process of certification offered by the Women’s Business Development Center through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.

Patent Valuation: Strategies for a New Asset Class

A panel of attorney and corporate speakers will discuss approaches to patent valuation and the changing landscape for intellectual property. Moderator: Inovia’s founder and patent attorney, Justin Simpson.

IRS Collection Division Representation

Robert McKenzie of Arnstein & Lehr will discuss client representation before the Internal Revenue Service collection division. Learn about the updated IRS collection process and what opportunities exist to help taxpayers resolve their issues through the collection appeals process.

Author Jeffrey Phillips: Relentless Innovation

As the global marketplace becomes increasingly competitive, companies must become what author Jeffrey Phillips calls "relentless innovators" -- making innovation not only a priority, but an integral part of their business models, or risk being surpassed.

Law School for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs and wannabe entrepreneurs will receive a quick and dirty lesson on the various areas of law they are being or will be confronted with daily: entity selection, partnership and shareholder agreements, leases, issues in employment, nondisclosure agreements, other contracts, tax issues, personal estate planning and asset protection.

Straight Talk: Election Results -- Impact on Markets and Policy

An overview of the election outcome and what, if any, immediate effect it may have on stocks and the lame-duck session -- specifically regarding the "fiscal cliff." Also to be discussed: the legislative agenda for 2013, focusing on tax reform and deficit reduction.

Annual Judges Symposium

From motion call to discovery to Black Line and assignment for trial, a faculty of Law Division judges and noted trial attorneys will discuss the benefits and challenges of litigating under our current rules. Attendees will earn three continuing education credits.

Case Examination 2012 Conference

Attendees will get a rare and valuable look behind the scenes as opposing trial lawyers and the judges revisit the strategies, rulings and critical junctures of their case together. Attendees can earn continuing education credits.

Richard Lieberman, partner at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella PC, and Karen Snodgrass, partner at Cray Kaiser Ltd., will discuss topics including income tax and sales tax exposure in various states, as well as new developments in multistate taxation. Then, Marcus Newman, vice president of GCG Financial, will discuss the "ABCs of the Accountable Care Act."

Getting the Interview ... and Nailing It

Keith Owens, a principal at Principle Communications, will focus on three key communications aspects of the job search: the 15- to 20-second value statement; developing targeted messages for cover letters, resumes and interviews; and developing the confidence to take control of the interview by anticipating and being able to deal more effectively with tough questions.

Preservation Snapshots Lecture: Chicago's Own American Place

The Gilded Age mansion survived as a private residence, office space and a commercial gallery before a restoration transformed it into the Richard H. Driehaus Museum. The museum director will discuss the transformation.

Let's Talk Turkey -- Technology Showcase

At this two-day event, learn how to cut costs with the latest technology in multifunctional printers, document management and managed print services. Enjoy free food and beverages, and take home a free Thanksgiving turkey.

The Post-Internet Mobile Renaissance

Hear from tech guru Doug Wilson, managing partner of Breakthrough Technologies LLC, how mobility -- one of the six juggernaut forces behind the Post-Internet Renaissance -- will fundamentally disrupt the way we access and deploy technology.

Online Crowd Funding

Exploring the opportunities that small businesses and startups have from the JOBS Act. An attorney will discuss the ins and outs of the bill, and a panel of crowd funding experts will discuss how they -- and you -- can take advantage of the JOBS Act.